Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Women's Soccer Opens Year with a Win

TUCKWILA, WA – Edmonds Community College women’s soccer
defeated Walla Walla 2-1 Tuesday morning at Starfire Sports Complex. The win
not only kicked off the 2014 season, it was the first for new head coach Brittney
Beitel.

EdCC’s small squad of 14 players -- 11 of which are
freshmen -- had the jitters early, however, allowing a Warrior goal by Oryian
Matheny in the first minute of action.

The Tritons took the early hit and began to gather
themselves, asserting control midway into the first half. Edmonds had a couple of scoring opportunities
before Keana King cashed in with a goal in the 34th minute of play
to even the score at 1-1. Earning the assist was Olivia Olason.

The two sides would go into the break tied 1-all and that’s
the way the score would stay until minute 80 when Hannah Longsine headed in the
go-ahead shot off another header.

Both sides had chances but six saves from Warrior keeper
Sasah Holt and five from Alecia Longsine would prevent any further scoring.

The Tritons will van down to Tukwila on Wednesday to take on
Clackamas at 10:30 a.m.